1. multi-agency approach to developing universal parenting support
Solihull Approach
multi-agency approach to developing universal parenting support

2. THE SOLIHULL APPROACH Containment Psychotherapeutic Reciprocity
Child Development 2

3. Aims and Objectives
To improve opportunities “to build the capacity of individuals, families and communities to secure the best outcomes for children and young people” (EA –ICSP)
Increase positive parenting skills across East Ayrshire
Strengthen the levels of community contact and support for families
Improved joint working between and across agencies

4. Methodology Mapping exercise and literature review - 2006
Solihull conference
Commitment from community planning partners
Initial training – 2008
Reflection days
Staff evaluation
Commissioned research
Locality multi-agency training team – 2009
3 year roll out planned – 2010 onwards
Continual improvement and monitoring

5. Staff Evaluation
90% thought that their understanding of the approach is “Very Good/Fairly Good”
100% expressed “Yes” that they preferred this method of working
85% expressed “Yes” that they had noticed changes in families since using the approach
94% felt they has received adequate training
100% thought that more staff should be trained to use the Solihull Approach

6. Results Commitment from staff
Tentative indication of positive results for children and families
Highlighted as Best Practice – Early Years Framework
HMIe - How Well are Children Protected and their Needs Met?
‘Shared language’ apparent at case discussions

7. Why It’s Important! Infant brain research
Tackling the roots of violence (Wave Trust 2005)
Economic investment (Work Foundation 2007)
Building parenting capacity (Early Years framework 2008)

8. Way Forward Rickter Scale Measure impact for partners
Measuring outcomes for children and families
Roll out of training programme
Supporting staff
Sustainability

9. Contact details Solihull Approach Office
Address: Vaillant Building, Dunster Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham. B37 7UU
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10. Contact details Kathleen Winter
Public Health Practitioner (Child Health)
Janie Allen
Principal Officer (Early Education and Childcare)